For many years when I was younger and my husband and I were first married, I put out a lot of Christmas decor. I usually bought new items every year, and even worse, I started some sort of “collection” every few years as well! I had “Santa” collections, and “Snowman” collections, “Mr. and Mrs. Claus” collections… well, you get the picture.
Then, about 10 years ago I decided all of it was just a little too busy. My tastes had changed. I was older, had had several children, and my taste had grown up (or I like to think so!) So I got rid of some of the collections, and things I wasn’t crazy about anymore and purchased some new items and changed things up a bit. Well, this year is like that year those many years ago – I feel a need to change up my Christmas decor! Not dramatically, just a little “refreshening.”
The main thing I want to do is take all the red from the living room and dining room decor. I don’t have a lot as I’ve been weeding it out the past couple of years anyway, but there is still some. These rooms are slightly dressier than the family room/kitchen area, so I like the Christmas decor to be a little dressier as well. I’m looking for a natural mix; with some cream, tan, silver and gold, as well as green Christmas decor. I love that green still says “Christmas” but not in as bold a way as red does.
This mix of green Christmas decor with neutrals is subtle, and a little more sophisticated.
Just lovely! Love the green tree with only gold, tan, and cream ornaments.
Golds, greens, and silvers here along with white poinsettias – my favorite!
Here Lucy Akins of Craftberry Bush uses natural elements like pine cones and feathers. These work especially well with all the greens evoking a “in the forest” feel.
One of the prettiest entries I’ve ever seen full of natural green Christmas decor ideas.
Another favorite entry! Isn’t it amazing what greens going down the banister can add to the space?
Love the matching wrapping papers! I’ve never done this, but I’m very tempted to try it this year!
Here Lisa Ruby Ryan uses simple green Christmas decor featuring pears on the mantel. Simple and stunning.
Greens, golds, and tans, with pine cones again.
Beautiful mantelscape! Using pears again.
All different shades of green Christmas decor are featured in this room.
Gorgeous dining room! Again, pine cones are used along with the greens and creams to add texture.
A favorite.
Love the mercury glass trees mixed in with the greenery.
Don’t get me wrong, I still love pops of red at Christmas (and I will still have it in the more casual kitchen and family rooms), but I don’t think it’s missed at all in these rooms – they are gorgeous!
So far I have changed out the last couple of red stockings we had, and I’m loving the result. Not sure at all what I will do about the tree though! Our ornaments are all individual and very special, so taking out all the red on the tree might not be do-able…. we’ll see!
Exactly! One thing I love about Christmas is some of the least expensive decor (ie; natural) is the most beautiful! Pine cones are free! And I often go to a tree lot or Home Depot and they will let you take the greens cut off of the trees for free! I'm going to add some greens this year, but besides buying the stockings, I'm hoping to use what I already have:)
Thank you so much Shelley, you are always so sweet! These houses are so gorgeous – mine will obviously be a toned down, smaller (much!) and less perfect version, but it's my place to start!
Thanks again for featuring Maison de Cinq on your blog today – it meant so much!
These rooms are gorgeous! I've been unemployed for the last year and a half, so I won't be using anything I have to buy. I'll forage along the side of the road for fallen branches, pine cones and berries.
I love all the colors in these photos and those staircases are just stunning! I hope I can get mine to look half as good! Congrats on the Home Tour feature next week! I will be sure to check it out! Cheers! Shelley
Thank you! They are! I can only hope that mine will be half that dreamy!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sheila
All of these rooms and trees are swoon worthy! Thanks for sharing! Sheila
Exactly! One thing I love about Christmas is some of the least expensive decor (ie; natural) is the most beautiful! Pine cones are free! And I often go to a tree lot or Home Depot and they will let you take the greens cut off of the trees for free! I'm going to add some greens this year, but besides buying the stockings, I'm hoping to use what I already have:)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sheila
Thank you so much Shelley, you are always so sweet! These houses are so gorgeous – mine will obviously be a toned down, smaller (much!) and less perfect version, but it's my place to start!
Thanks again for featuring Maison de Cinq on your blog today – it meant so much!
Sheila
xo
Thank you sweet Pamela! And I will always party at your place:)
Happy Holidays!
Sheila
Thank you so much Cheryl!
Sheila
These rooms are gorgeous! I've been unemployed for the last year and a half, so I won't be using anything I have to buy. I'll forage along the side of the road for fallen branches, pine cones and berries.
I love all the colors in these photos and those staircases are just stunning! I hope I can get mine to look half as good! Congrats on the Home Tour feature next week! I will be sure to check it out!
Cheers!
Shelley
All such beautiful inspirations! Thank you for partying at my place Sheila.
Such beautiful pictures and ideas! Love them and the color schemes!!